Only True Yogis/Yoginis Will Ace This Yoga Origin Test
Only True Yogis/Yoginis Will Ace This Yoga Origin Test
You can tell your downward dog from your lotus pose but do you know yoga’s fascinating origins?
You can tell your downward dog from your lotus pose but do you know yoga’s fascinating origins?
When it comes to strengthening your body and calming your mind, nothing beats this centuries-old fitness science. But before you roll out your yoga mat, see if you can ace this yoga quiz that reveals yoga’s fascinating history.
Tell us which statement is TRUE!
1] The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’, which means ‘To Join’.
2] The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’, which means ‘Peace’.
1] The earliest recorded mention of the word ‘Yoga’ is in the ancient Indian text, the ‘Rig Veda’.
2] The earliest recorded mention of the word ‘Yoga’ is in the ancient Indian text, the ‘Yoga Sutras’.
1] Maharshi Patanjali is considered to be the ‘Father of Yoga’.
2] Charaka is considered to be the ‘Father of Yoga’.
1] Maharshi Patanjali was also responsible for taking yoga to western societies.
2] Swami Vivekananda was responsible for taking yoga to western societies.
1] The padmasana is called the ‘Downward Dog’ pose.
2] The padmasana is called the ‘Lotus' pose.
1] The roots of yoga are said to be almost 2000 years old.
2] The roots of yoga are said to be more than 5000 years old.
1] The term ‘Asana’ refers to the practice of physical yoga postures or poses.
2] The term ‘Vyayama’ refers to the practice of physical yoga postures or poses.
1] Swami Vivekananda described yoga as a ‘Science of the Body'.
2] Swami Vivekananda described yoga as a ‘Science of the Mind’.
1] There are 10 styles of yoga.
2] There are more than 100 styles of yoga.
1] The first yoga mat was created in 1962 by Angela Farmer.
2] The first yoga mat was created in 1982 by Angela Farmer.